Seed–Series C
Investment thesis
The fund operates under a Russian-law structure that allows private investors to participate in a series of its deals with minimum tickets of 20 million rubles across five deals, gaining direct ownership of shares in technology companies. It screens hundreds of startups annually and selects 5-7 for investment, each undergoing in-house investment analysis and tier-1 legal, financial and tax due diligence, with corporate agreements structured to protect investors. The team actively supports portfolio companies from entry to exit, helping them raise new rounds, obtain government support, recruit, and plan exit strategies, while providing quarterly reports to investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 7 portfolio companiesGovTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:Russia×2
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSmartC (ООО «Смарт Си») develops and manufactures intelligent pedestrian traffic management systems for Smart City applications, including the iCrosswalk light-signal warning system that uses computer vision and YOLO neural networks to detect pedestrians at unregulated crossings and alert drivers.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechMobility & Transportation
Anisimov Ilya Aleksandrovich(Founder & CEO (General Director))
Co-investorsKama Flow
Co-investorsKama FlowMoscow Venture Fund (formerly Moscow Seed Fund)
A platform run in partnership with Moscow city innovation bodies that connects technology companies with potential customers for pilot testing, R&D, prototyping, contract manufacturing, and export support.
B2B MarketplacesDeep TechGovTechMoscow, RU
Co-investorsMoscow Venture Fund (formerly Moscow Seed Fund)
Co-investorsAper VenturesArray Ventures Management LlcBeyond Next VenturesCentral Texas Angel NetworkCuriosity VCDnipro+13 more
Co-investorsJetLendMoscow Venture Fund (formerly Moscow Seed Fund)Vershina Capital
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Friendly VC made?
- Friendly VC has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Friendly VC invest at?
- Friendly VC invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does Friendly VC focus on?
- Friendly VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Who does Friendly VC co-invest with?
- Friendly VC most often shares deals with Moscow Venture Fund (formerly Moscow Seed Fund), Kama Flow, Array Ventures Management Llc, among 22 tracked co-investors.
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